The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 57th Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science
In-Person Event
Apr 23 - 26, 2026
San Diego, California, USA
18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ ...OVERVIEW
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) 57th Annual Conference - Innovations in Addiction Medicine and Science is organized by American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) and will be held from Apr 23 - 26, 2026 at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, San Diego, California, United States of America.
Description:
The ASAM Annual Conference is the defining event in addiction medicine, bringing together all professionals to connect, learn, and inspire. For 57 years, ASAM has been convening the addiction treatment community to showcase best practices and the latest science, research, and innovations in the field. This year, attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Connect and network with over 2,500 colleagues
- Learn from nationally recognized experts at 60+ sessions and 120+ posters
- Be Inspired by thought-provoking conversations with peers and powerful presentations highlighting actionable and practical skills
Learning Objectives
At the end of the conference, participants should be able to:
- Identify and describe the new developments affecting the science, policy, and clinical practice of addiction medicine.
- Compare presented clinical guidelines/best practices with the participant's current practice and identify strengths or gaps.
- Analyze new research and science to develop practical applications for treatment or further research.
- Explain recent or upcoming policy changes and identify implications or areas for provider involvement.
- Create a network of professionals and a set of resources to support the participant's practice.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.
KEY DATES
ACCREDITATION & CREDITS
Accreditation & Credit Designation Statements
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the American Society of Addiction Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credits Available
- Physicians: 18.75 Credits
- Nurses & NPs: 18.75 Nursing Contact Hours
- Pharmacology Hours: Coming Soon
- PAs: 18.75 Credits
- Pharmacists: 18.75 Credits
- Social Workers: 18.75 Credits
- Interprofessional Continuing Education: 18.75 Credits
- Certified Counselors: 18.75 NBCC Contact Hour(s)
American Society of Addiction Medicine has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7062. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. American Society of Addiction Medicine is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) or Continuing Certification Programs (CCP)
This activity meets the requirements for MOC/CCP for the following primary physician boards and for state licensing CME requirements. MOC Credit is only reported for ABA, ABP, ABIM, and ABS. By completing the online credit application and evaluation, the learner permits ASAM to report credits to the appropriate Board.
- ABIM MOC Points: 18.75 Medical Knowledge | 18.75 Patient Safety
- ABP MOC: 18.75 Lifelong Learning & Self-Assessment
- ABS Continuing Certification: 18.75 Accredited CME
- ABA MOCA 2.0®*: 18.75 Lifelong Learning | 18.75 Patient Safety
MOCA 2.0® is a trademark of the American board of Anesthesiology®.
This activity contributes to the patient safety CME requirement for Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment of the American board of Anesthesiology's (ABA) redesigned Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program® (MOCA®), known as MOCA 2.0®.
Additionally, this activity has been designed to satisfy the requirements of the following primary physician board certification requirements. Please confirm with your individual Board.
- American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM)
- American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM)
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
TARGET AUDIENCE
PhysicianNursingPharmacistPhysician AssistantSocial WorkerNursesAddictions ProfessionalsLicensed Professional CounselorsNurse PractitionersSPECIALITIES
Addiction MedicineSUGGESTED HOTELS
CONFERENCE VENUE
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego